
With polls in sight, BMC told to speed up projects
The Hindu
No illegal constructions will be tolerated in Mumbai, says Maharashtra CM
As political parties stare at the upcoming civic polls to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday directed the civic administration to speed up beautification projects, demolish unauthorised constructions and maintain utmost transparency in road contracts to be awarded.
“No illegal constructions will be tolerated in Mumbai. Each ward officer is responsible to ensure this. Pressure from anyone should not be tolerated as the State government stands with you,” said Mr. Thackeray at a meeting of the BMC officials.

The Karnataka government has drafted a comprehensive master plan for the integrated development of Kukke Subrahmanya temple, the State’s highest revenue-generating temple managed by the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department. The redevelopment initiative is estimated to cost around ₹254 crore and aims to enhance infrastructure and facilities for devotees.